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  • Ceramic Pinch Pot Ideas

    Ceramic Pinch Pot Ideas

    Working with clay sounds like a craft that involves a lot of skills and equipment, but it’s easier than you could imagine getting started. Pinch pots are an age-old tradition of making smaller pottery bowls and vessels using simply your fingers and thumbs to ‘pinch’ the clay into shape. It’s a great technique for creating…

  • 51 Mexican Painting Ideas

    51 Mexican Painting Ideas

    Therefore, we’ve put together several Mexican painting ideas to inspire your next project. So read on to get your creativity fired up! 1. Mexican Tin Art: Inspired By Diego Rivera Are you looking for a piece of art that’d be very stimulating to you and your kids? If so, the Mexican tin art project is…

  • Space Drawing Ideas

    Space Drawing Ideas

    Kids love exploring, and there’s no end to the mysteries of space. It’s a fascinating subject not only for scientists but also for artists, and that includes the little ones. Are you a teacher or parent looking for some ideas for your kids’ next art project? Perhaps you’re looking for art projects to try out…

  • Easter Rock Painting Ideas

    Easter Rock Painting Ideas

    Any Easter egg rock painting is so easy to get and will probably turn out great if you hash out an idea on your own, up until the point when you find that everyone in the class has Easter egg designs almost identical to yours. Wondering how to avoid that situation and create a collection…

  • Disney Birthday Party Ideas

    Disney Birthday Party Ideas

    You’ll be hard pushed to find kids that don’t love Disney! That’s why Disney birthday parties are such a fun idea. Whether you take your favorite Disney movie and run with it as a theme, mix and match from all of your kid’s top Disney choices, or just stick with the classic Mickey Mouse, there’s…

  • Creative Hats Ideas

    Creative Hats Ideas

    Whether you have a fancy dress play date to attend or are looking to dazzle the crowds on National Hat Day (which is on January 15th – in case you didn’t know!) a hat is always a lot of fun and puts that extra finishing touch to any outfit! Hats can be worn for ceremonial…

  • 45 Model Magic Clay Ideas

    45 Model Magic Clay Ideas

    Magic clay is a molding compound that is awesome for crafting. Kids love using it and grown-up makers also do due to its lightweight and soft texture. But what actually is magic clay? When we talk about magic clay, usually crafters are talking about the Crayola Model Magic air dry clay. Crayola Model Magic clay…

  • Card Ideas for Teachers

    Card Ideas for Teachers

    Whether your kid just wants to make a card for their favorite teacher without an occasion in mind, or it’s the school’s Teacher Appreciation Week or Teacher’s Day, and you want to give the teachers something memorable, greeting cards are the way to go. One benefit of handmaking cards is that they could be super…

  • Pastel Art Ideas

    Pastel Art Ideas

    Pastel art is just charming, and there are many coloring tools out there that can be used to do the prettiest art project in your class. For example, if you peruse the colorful shelves of any art supplies shop, you’ll find oil, soft, chalk, and pencil, and even PanPastels. Not sure which type to choose?…

  • Cricut Keychain Ideas

    Cricut Keychain Ideas

    Cricut machines stimulate our creative skills. You look at yours and can’t help but think, “What should I create with this beauty?” Well, we’re about to answer your question. We’ve gathered many Cricut keychain ideas for you. You can either make some for yourself or give out customized gifts for your loved ones. So, without…

  • Watercolor Card Ideas

    Watercolor Card Ideas

    Nothing says love like sending out handmade cards to your friends and family. No matter what the occasion is, they’ll appreciate the gesture and the effort. However, finding good ideas and trying them out might feel overwhelming. But we’re here to help! We’ve created a list of many watercolor card ideas you can attempt in…

  • Oven Bake Clay Ideas for Adults

    Oven Bake Clay Ideas for Adults

    When crafting, one of the most versatile materials to use is polymer clay (also known as oven-bake clay, or by the brand name, Sculpey clay). It’s fun to use and can be enjoyed utilized for project ideas by both kids and adults alike. It’s easy to craft with, as it’s malleable and remains workable until…

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